Environmental Adviser

NES Fircroft; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is partnering with a global oil and gas operator to source an experienced Environmental Advisor for a major project in the execution phase. Based in Brisbane CBD, the role focuses on environmental regulatory approvals, compliance management and engagement with government authorities in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

You will work closely with project engineering, construction and execution teams to oversee environmental approval requirements and ensure regulatory commitments are

Qualifications

• Experience managing environmental approvals and regulatory processes for large projects.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and statutory requirements.
• Proven ability to engage regulators and government authorities effectively.
• Experience in or familiarity with Papua New Guinea regulatory context and CEPA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track environmental approvals, submission milestones and approval conditions.
• Prepare and coordinate environmental management plans and regulatory documentation.
• Maintain compliance registers and monitor environmental obligations during project execution.
• Build relationships with environmental regulators and government authorities in PNG.
• Represent the project in regulatory meetings and site visits in PNG.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction and project teams to integrate environmental requirements.
• Identify risks and propose practical solutions to keep project progress on track.
• Coordinate environmental consultants and internal stakeholders as needed.
• Provide clear guidance to leadership on regulatory requirements and approval status.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Job description

NES Fircroft have partnered with a global oil and gas operator to source an experienced Environmental Advisor supporting a major oil and gas project during its execution phase.

Based in Brisbane CBD, this role will focus on environmental regulatory approvals, compliance management and engagement with government authorities in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting project delivery, ensuring environmental obligations are met and maintaining effective working relationships with regulatory stakeholders.

The Role

Working closely with project engineering, construction and execution teams, you will oversee environmental approval requirements and ensure regulatory commitments are effectively managed throughout project delivery.

The position will also involve regular international travel to Papua New Guinea, approximately once every six weeks, to participate in regulator meetings, project discussions and site-based engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and track statutory environmental approvals, including submission milestones, approval conditions and regulatory commitments.
• Prepare, review and coordinate environmental management plans and supporting regulatory documentation.
• Maintain compliance registers and monitor environmental obligations throughout the project execution phase.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with environmental regulators and government authorities in Papua New Guinea.
• Represent the project in regulatory meetings, stakeholder discussions and site visits in PNG.
• Work closely with engineering, construction and project execution teams to integrate environmental requirements into project planning and field activities.
• Identify environmental risks, potential compliance issues and approval constraints, recommending practical solutions to maintain project progress.
• Coordinate environmental consultants, technical specialists and internal stakeholders as required.
• Provide clear advice to project leadership on regulatory requirements, approval status and environmental risks.

About You

You are an experienced environmental professional with a strong understanding of statutory approvals and regulatory compliance within major projects, ideally in oil and gas, LNG, resources or energy infrastructure.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience managing environmental approvals, environmental management plans and approval conditions for major projects.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, regulatory processes and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience engaging directly with environmental regulators and government authorities.
• Ideally, direct experience working within Papua New Guinea, including familiarity with local environmental legislation and the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA).
• Candidates with substantial international or cross-border regulatory experience may also be considered.
• The ability to interpret complex technical and regulatory requirements and translate them into practical project deliverables.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• The confidence to manage sensitive regulatory discussions and work effectively with senior project stakeholders.
• The ability and willingness to travel to PNG approximately once every six weeks.
• A current passport and ability to meet applicable international travel requirements.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.